Denmark ready to share climate change adaptation experience: diplomat
Denmark has considerable experience in green and sustainable development and is willing to share with Vietnam, said Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam Louise Holmsgaard on July 26.
A modern pump which monitors data through sensors is being introduced at the event (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Denmark hasconsiderable experience in green and sustainable development and is willing toshare with Vietnam, said Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Denmark in VietnamLouise Holmsgaard on July 26.
During an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City tointroduce the European country’s pump products and solutions, which was jointlyheld by the Embassy and Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, the diplomat furthersaid climate change and its impact, including floods, drought, urban floodingand increasing energy prices, have become a global concern.
Current challenges require governments and theprivate economic sector to closely cooperate and bring forward modern andsustainable solutions and technologies, she added.
The diplomat noted that since 2012, Denmarkhas provided assistance for some programmes on climate change adaptation andenergy saving solutions in Vietnam. The country will introduce more advancedpump technologies to the Vietnamese market in the coming time.-VNA
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